Someone in my friends circle breastfed her kid till 3 years old- is this common?

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To each her own, but I breastfed til 2 and my daughter is healthy af. Never had an “earache”, no allergies, might catch a cold every 2 years. It’s amazing, the milk is made specifically for the child’s healthy development. I say breastfeed as long as you and your child are comfortable (and thank God if you’re even able to, because plenty of women can’t). Are other people taking care of you or your family? No. So let them judge and go back to their own lives.

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WHO recommends at least 2 years, so 3 isn't unheard of - we just tend to stop really early in the US. I nursed for 27 months, but have a very European family and it was just what was assumed.

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From the Academy of American Pediatrics: “Increased duration of breastfeeding confers significant health and developmental benefits for the child and the mother, especially in delaying return of fertility (thereby promoting optimal intervals between births)… There is no upper limit to the duration of breastfeeding and no evidence of psychologic or developmental harm from breastfeeding into the third year of life or longer.”

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No. Most common is 9-18 months, though of course there are outliers. Many toddlers self wean.

My child was 2

No. After a certain time it is just more benefit for the mom to have the closeness than the child. Not healthy for developmental stages for the toddler

2 is normal

No. Not normal.

To each his own, but my theory is that if your kid can clearly articulate the request, they’re too old! 😉

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